Project Log, from Console to PC - WDan96

[WDan96]

Project Build Log - WDan96

 

 

HI Forum People. I'm new here, so i thought id thought i would say hello through a log of my new build i have planned.

 

For the Past 7 Years I've been sucked into the world of Console gaming, and the horrors that lie within. I used to own a PC, a Mesh Computer i think it was, and enjoyed it while it lasted. 

 

I plan to build a Mid-Range Gaming / Work PC. 

 

Looking to get back into the hobby I trawled the ebays and found this for £200.

 

"Dell Inspiron 580mt" 

> Intel Core i3 Processor 550(3.20GHz,4MB​)

> Intel Integrated Graphics

> 6GB Kingston Ram

> 320GB HDD

> Acer 19inch Widescreen Monitor

> Windows 7 & 8

 

I think this is a good step for me to start with, especially with included OS, i3 and a Monitor. Here's a pic for you all to drool over.

 

 

 

 

NEXT STEP!: Graphics, i want to play some games. Willing to spend around £80 for the GPU. I don't need to play BF4 on Ultra 100fps or anything like that, just a small unit to keep me going. Any recommendations? 

[legopc]

mabey a 7770 

[Homicidium]

If you can save a little more you should go for a R7 260X which is about 140$ (don't know how much in Pounds) 

[NohbdyKnows]

for £80......you may be able to get a 7850 or 7870.....but still look at the r7 r9 series 

[needmorewood]

for £80......you may be able to get a 7850 or 7870.....but still look at the r7 r9 series 

ummmm where would u find this gem for £80?

[NohbdyKnows]

for £80......you may be able to get a 7850 or 7870.....but still look at the r7 r9 series 

@needmorewood

[WDan96]

for £80......you may be able to get a 7850 or 7870.....but still look at the r7 r9 series 

 

 

If you can save a little more you should go for a R7 260X which is about 140$ (don't know how much in Pounds) 

 

 

mabey a 7770 

 

Found a GTX 650 1GB for £65 in my local area. Anyone had any experience with this or a similar card? Its Low-End i know, but i cant spend much at the mo. In the future i will upgrade for sure.   

[LUCKYcREBEL]

Found a GTX 650 1GB for £65 in my local area. Anyone had any experience with this or a similar card? Its Low-End i know, but i cant spend much at the mo. In the future i will upgrade for sure.   

 Yes I Have one one my Dinning Room table it is a very good and very nice card for a low price.

[V1RK]

I got Spare Asus hd7770 2gb just sitting here if u want it for free

[WDan96]

I got Spare Asus hd7770 2gb just sitting here if u want it for free

Hey, are you serious?

That would be amazing for my system. How come your not using it?

[Hunter259]

People saying get a r7 or r9 series card. THEY ARE REBRANDS!!! There is not point recommending the same card for more.

[Nicktrance]

People saying get a r7 or r9 series card. THEY ARE REBRANDS!!! There is not point recommending the same card for more.

 

Yes they are rebrands and if you can find the corresponding 7000 series version for lower price you should pick that, but actually in most cases I'm finding R9/R7 cards that are actually cheaper or cost the same as the the ones they rebranded, in many cases they even come with a better cooler.

[TicTac]

http://www.pccasegear.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=25437 

[V1RK]

Hey, are you serious?

That would be amazing for my system. How come your not using it?

Im running a gtx770 in main rig and in my secondary rig a amd 6850. I didnt like the card preferred 6850 over it. I did have 7870 in cf which was good

[mucitel1]

http://uk.pcpartpicker.com/part/asus-video-card-hd7790dc2oc2gd5

 

This is what I would take with your budget. (It's a few pounds more but I'd think this is the best option at your price point with 2GB VRAM)

 

260X isn't much better and costs quite a bit more, so I would stay at 7770/7790/7850/GTX660 with 2GB VRAM.

[WDan96]

Im running a gtx770 in main rig and in my secondary rig a amd 6850. I didnt like the card preferred 6850 over it. I did have 7870 in cf which was good

To bad I don't live in London though , I bet posting a video card isn't cheap. 

[V1RK]

To bad I don't live in London though , I bet posting a video card isn't cheap. 

Not sure, i have got my hermes delivery service setup in my shop so could find out how much they charge

[WDan96]

Hello again,

 

Waited a few weeks and managed to pick up the Asus GTX 650 from my local electronics store for just £50 (Christmas sales ftw). Since I mainly play MMO's, OpenGl browser games and League of Legends; I though this cheaper card would suite my first build nicely.

 

Having some money spare I then looked for PSU's, and bought a Corsair cx 500W. I'm very impressed with the build quality of these. They have a mesh like protection on the larger wires, much better than the crappy dell one.

 

Dat airflow

 

Excuse the horrible cabling, this is my first time, not to mention this case was horrible to work with. Took me almost an hour with a hammer to get the old PSU out. It was almost riveted to the metal housing. There's actually no routing space behind the motherboard either. If you remove the other side panel there's only about 2-3mm until the back plate.

 

Oh, and if your wondering, the HDD is attached to the side because there is no Hard drive bay, only optical bays.

 

 

Next upgrade will be the case. Not much ventilation on these dell boxes (or cabling space) , and the built in fans are  extremely small.